Company Profile
Company Profile
Corporate philosophy
Corporate Philosophy
We deliver energy and health to your daily dining table with products made with love.
Now that traditional Japanese food is attracting attention from all over the world as a healthy food, "genuine taste" is being reconsidered. No unnatural colors or scents. Since its founding, Marukin Foods has believed that food that does not add excess fat is the "genuine taste".
Japanese food is the origin of food culture. Even as the times change and the world seeks new tastes, Marukin Foods' philosophy remains unwavering. Our wish is to create food that nurtures the mind and body. As long as food is for people, Marukin Foods will continue to be a “loving partner of taste”.
And we hope that "lovely taste" will be the source of your healthy body and healthy smile.
Greetings from the representative
Representative Greetings
"Eating" and "body building".I'm sending energy from both sides.
With traditional Japanese food gaining worldwide recognition for its health benefits, the concept of “genuine taste” is being re-evaluated. At Marukin Foods, we believe that genuine taste means no artificial colors, scents, or unnecessary fats—a philosophy we’ve upheld since our founding.
Japanese cuisine forms the foundation of food culture. Even as global tastes evolve, Marukin Foods remains committed to creating wholesome foods that nurture both body and mind. As long as food is made for people, we will continue to be a “loving partner of taste.”
We hope our “lovely taste” becomes a source of your health and happiness, inspiring a healthy body and a radiant smile.
President and CEO Fusako Kira
Please see the video in which our representative was interviewed by Cow Television.
Corporate logo mark and sense of corporate mission
Corporate Logo Mark・Sense Of Corporate Mission
health and gastronomy. Japanese food that responds to the eternal theme that everyone desires is now attracting attention from all over the world. The corporate logo consists of an upward-sloping “M” representing development and leap forward, a heart-shaped “K” representing love and passion, red representing the sun that nurtures nature, and freshness, which is important for food. Formulated to be green. Together with this mark, which represents Marukin's vitality, we will start a new first step as a "loving taste partner" and work to create a rich society through food.
Loved taste creates culture
"A loving partner of taste" This simple corporate mission statement contains all of Marukin's commitment to product development. Our goal is to provide healthy, delicious, familiar ingredients to the table prepared with deep affection by our customers, who pray for their health and happiness in their homes. We believe that we must fulfill our responsibility as a "partner" who plays the role of delivering better products, in other words, a "loving taste partner", for the "creation of loving taste" that our customers carry out in their daily lives. It's our mission.
Company Profile
Company Profile
Representative
Representative Director, President and CEO Fusako Kira
Business content
Manufacture and sale of food (natto, tofu, konnyaku, tokoroten, soybean flour, dumpling flour, Nankan-age)
Capital
50 million yen
Factories/bases
Factory / Base
Headquarter
380 Yoyasu-machi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto 860-0823 Phone096-325-3232
Kashima Logistics Center
227-1 Kaminakama, Kashima-machi, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto 861-3107 Phone096-237-3232
Fukuoka Branch
2-4-4 Tanotsu, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 813-0034 Phone092-621-5519
Hiroshima Branch
2-1-18 Ochiai, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 739-1731 Phone082-843-5505
Matsubase Factory
3436 Kooyama, Matsubase-machi, Uki-shi, Kumamoto 869-0512 Phone0964-32-3232
Aso Factory
312-3 Toriko, Nishihara-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto 861-2401 Phone096-279-1414
Uto Factory
356-4 Matsuwara-machi, Uto-shi, Kumamoto 869-0407 Phone0964-23-1311
Aso Innovation Factory
3308-1 Iwasaka, Ozu-machi, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto 869-1222 Phone096-282-8313
Affiliate
Related Company
Headquarter 380 Yoyasu-machi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto 860-0823 Phone096-325-3232
Factory 356-4 Matsuwara-machi, Uto-shi, Kumamoto 869-0407 Phone0964-23-1311
Marukin Shoji Co., Ltd.
Headquarter 380 Yoyasu-machi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto 860-0823 Phone096-325-3232
Headquarter 380 Yoyasu-machi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto 860-0823 Phone096-325-3232
Corporate history
Corporate History
[1915]
Founding: Kira Flour Mill established in Honjo-cho, Kumamoto City
[1946]
Established Kumamoto Koshoku Kogyo Co., Ltd.
[1954]
Renamed Marukin Honpo Co., Ltd. Expanded factory in Yakuencho/Honjocho, Kumamoto City
[1962]
Established Marukin Food Industry Co., Ltd.
[1964]
Closed Ulsan-cho factory and Honjo-cho factory, relocated head office and factory to Sean-cho. Merged with Marukin Honpo Co., Ltd.
[1968]
Established Marukin Kamaboko Co., Ltd.
[1976]
Chuo Foods Co., Ltd. established, Fukuoka branch opened
[1978]
Head office building completed
[1982]
Kyushu Soybean Food Cooperative Association established, Hiroshima Sales Office opened.
[1983]
Newly established Uto factory
[1985]
Established Honden Kuyomon Co., Ltd., relocated Fukuoka branch to new building
[1990]
Newly established Matsubase factory From Marukin Foods Co., Ltd. to Marukin Foods Co., Ltd. VI (visual identity) introduction
[1997]
Started tofu production at Yakuen factory, won Silver Award for Excellent New Product from Kumamoto Prefecture Product Promotion Association (Genki Tofu Domestic Mini)
[1998]
Kashima Logistics Center opened
[1999]
At the 4th National Natto Appraisal, Genki Natto Cup with Shisoori Sauce won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award (Best Prize)
[2000]
Genki Natto Kyushu Honjikomi won the Excellence Award at the 5th National Natto Appraisal Business absorbed by Chuo Foods and Marukin Foods
[2001]
Uto factory and Yakuen factory receive organic JAS factory certification.
[2003]
At the 8th National Natto Appraisal, Genki Natto with Kelp Sauce won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award (Best Prize)
[2004]
Genki Natto Wasabi won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award (best award) at the 9th National Natto Appraisal
[2005]
Newly established Aso factory Aso factory receives organic JAS factory certification
[2007]
Genki Natto Dashikake Natto won the Excellence Award at the 12th National Natto Awards
[2008]
Genki Natto Kyushu Honjikomi won the Excellence Award at the 13th National Natto Appraisal
[2010]
Genki Natto with Kelp Sauce won the Excellence Award at the 15th National Natto Appraisal
[2012]
At the 17th National Natto Appraisal, Genki Natto Cup with Shisoori Sauce won a special award.
[2013]
Kinki branch office opened, Hiroshima office relocated
[2015]
100th anniversary of founding
[2016]
Local support activities during the Kumamoto earthquake
[2019]
After overcoming the damage caused by the Kumamoto Earthquake (2016), the new headquarters building was completed. Genki Tofu Nameraku Silk won the Canadian Soybean Award at the 5th National Tofu Fair Kyushu/Okinawa Regional Competition
[2020]
At the 25th National Natto Appraisal, Genki Natto, Domestic Soy Wasabi and Genki Natto with Kelp Sauce won a special award. Established B-GENKI Co., Ltd. Received the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Promotion Merit Award” Awarded in the workplace development category of the “Gender Equality Promotion Business Award”
[2021]
Certified as “Health and Productivity Management Excellent Corporation 2021” "Halal Certification" Uto Factory/Matsubase Factory “Kumamoto Prefecture SDGs Registration System” first registration Acquired a factory in Otsu Town (Aso Innovation Factory) "FSSC22000ver5.1" certification (Aso factory)
[2022]
"FSSC22000ver5.1" certification (Uto factory) Genki Natto's Domestic Dashikake Natto won the Excellence Award at the 26th National Natto Appraisal.
We love GENKI
We Love GENKI
Genki is the power to move the mind and body. Genki is the power that everyone wants.
Cheerful people give "energy" to the person they talk to. When the number of energetic people increases, the whole place becomes "energetic". In this way, "energy" is connected and eventually becomes one big "power".
By creating the source of that "power" and having our customers eat it, we create a small "energy" within them.
As a loving partner of taste, we want to provide our customers with energy.
I put such feelings in "I love energy".
Bright Company
Bright Company
What is Bright Company?
A Bright Company is one that is certified by Kumamoto Prefecture, where workers can excell and work with peace of mind.
The four basic requirements for a bright company
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High satisfaction for employees and their families
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Places high value on employing local people
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High contribution to the local community and economy
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Stable management
Good boss declaration
Yoka-Boss declaration
Our company is registered as a "YokaBoss Company", one that supports the fulfillment of employees' work and life, having managers and managers who implement the "YokaBoss Declaration" promoted by Kumamoto Prefecture.
Contents of the Declaration
We promise the following to create an environment in which all employees can feel motivated and enjoy their work by making effective use of the 24 hours in a day that is given equally to everyone, so that they can always be healthy, energetic, and enjoy their work every day.
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I love the products our company makes with the hope of improving health, I eat them actively, and am a model of good health myself.
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I would like to spread the word about the importance of a healthy lifestyle that incorporates diet and exercise, and support people who aim to be healthy.
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I will promote "job satisfaction reforms" to create an environment in which employees can enjoy their work and increase their happiness.
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In order to deepen partnerships with Kumamoto companies, I will deepen interactions through events in which Yoka Boss will participate and work to revitalize Kumamoto.
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I support employees in balancing and enriching their work and family lives.
What is a "Good Boss"?
"Yoka Boss" is a term created in Kumamoto Prefecture to mean a “good boss.” The initiative encourages company leaders to champion work-life balance and improve workplace environments. By making a "Yoka Boss Declaration," these leaders commit to supporting Kumamoto’s recovery and fostering human resource development. This declaration is then promoted throughout the prefecture to inspire positive change.
Excellent Health and Productivity Management Corporation
Excellent Health Management Corporation
Marukin Foods Co., Ltd. and its group company Kyushu Foods Co., Ltd. (Head office: Seian-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City; President and CEO: Fusako Kira) have been recognized as ``healthy'' under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Japan Kenko Kaigi's Health and Productivity Management Organization Certification System. Certified as a 2023 Excellent Management Corporation.
The Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization Certification System recognizes corporations, such as large companies and small and medium-sized enterprises, that practice particularly excellent health and productivity management based on initiatives that address local health issues and health promotion initiatives promoted by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi. This is a system to honor people.
We will continue to view "health management" as an important management issue, and will make further efforts to improve the health of our employees and their families, while contributing to local communities and society through our business.
